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A Potting We Will Go

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners read A Tree is Nice and It Could Still Be a Tree. In this tree planting lesson, students compare and contrast private property and common resources. Learners identify the needs of a tree and follow the directions to plan a tree...
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Curated OER

Thirsty Rocks: Please "Porous" a Drink!

For Teachers 4th - 10th
A simple activity goes a long way in demonstrating the property of porosity to your rock hounds. They will mass a specimen of dry sandstone and then soak it in a pre-measured amount of water. After seven minutes, they once again measure...
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Roosevelt's Tree Army

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students access prior knowledge of the Civilian Conservation Corp. In this trees lesson, students understand how each of the trees parts are helpful to society. Students participate in the planning of a tree planting project. Students...
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The Gifts of Trees

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine the various things trees give us. They read the book, "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein, cook a food using a tree fruit, create notepads using unused paper, construct a picture frame with twigs, and write a poem.
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WWJD: What Would Jimmy Do?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this 1973 oil crisis instructional activity, students research details regarding President Carter's policies regarding the oil crisis that...
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Discover How Trees Produce and Conserve Energy

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discover the flow of energy from plants to humans, the importance of this and how the energy chain is effected.  In this informational lesson students will see how energy is produced and conserved by trees and how it can be...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Environmental Fundraiser Project

For Students 4th - 8th
In this environment worksheet, students follow steps in order to create a fundraiser to help the environment. Students follow 4 steps.
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Korean Holiday Calendar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students engage in research in order to find the origin of a Korean holiday. They compare American holidays to the ones of Korea in order to find the true meanings of holidays in both cultures.
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Curated OER

Ancient China

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research different dynasties that existed in China around different themes. They chart each dynasty for written assessment. Each chart has details that chronicles the gathered information.
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National Arbor Day: Educational Resources

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This collection of resources provides Arbor Day classroom activities for students in areas ranging from science to the arts. Students can learn plant identification, write poems or plays and quiz each other on tree facts.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Arbor Day Teaching Theme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Enhance classroom studies about Arbor Day with these lesson plans, worksheets, interactive sites and more.
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National Arbor Day Foundation: The History of Arbor Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know Arbor Day was started in the state of Nebraska by a gentleman from Michigan? Learn how Arbor day began and how the first official Arbor Day was celebrated. Includes Historical Photo Album and an audio version of the speech...
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The National Arbor Day Foundation: What Tree Is That?

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine a world without trees. Students can click on a barren field to see the transformation of the bare dirt by plants and trees. The authors include an online reference guide that lists the benefits of trees and an excellent...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Arbor Day

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Arbor Day. The history and facts about this holiday when we plant trees and think about the environment.
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Basic Judaism: Jewish Holy Days

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a great description of the various Jewish holy days. Read about the various holy days, when they occur every year, what the purpose of each of the holy days is, and how these special days are celebrated.
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National Arbor Day Foundation: Tree Diversity Activity [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After teaching your students about a trees' growth characteristics, and landscape functions assess them by having them create a diverse community forest using the worksheets provided. This PDF document requires Adobe Reader.
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Nat. Arbor Day Foundation: Songbird Migration

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Arbor Day Foundation briefly addresses the issue of songbird migration from the United States to the South American rainforests. There is a list of 205 birds that migrate and a slide show with short description of a few of...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Arbor Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduce Arbor Day to Kindergarteners. It contains embedded web links that promote student interaction with question/answer options, and the flipchart pages allow students to use the pen...
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Handout
Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: Notable Nebraskan: J. Sterling Morton

For Students 9th - 10th
Nebraska Studies presents a focused biography of one of the founders of Arbor Day, J. Sterling Morton.
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Other

National Arbor Day Foundation: Rain Forest Rescue

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the amazing rainforest, songbird migration, and six things that you can do to help save the rainforest. You can even send a email postcard to your friends.
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Website
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Architect of the Capitol: Julius Sterling Morton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a biography of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902 CE), the famous Nebraskan and successful farmer. He taught people about modern techniques of farming and forestry and went on to be the founder of Arbor Day.
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Seasonal Observations: Spring

For Students 3rd - 5th
Say good-bye to cold temperatures and short days, spring is here!! Mud puddles, blossoms, songbirds are just a few things that call us outdoors during this season. Start here for some cool ideas to celebrate spring!
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Ann Arbor Times: Christopher Columbus: Hero or Villain?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about why Columbus Day is considered a controversial holiday.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Plants

For Students 3rd - 6th
Enchanted Learning provides information an illustrated plant dictionary as well as printouts, flower anatomy, and plant-related crafts.

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